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Monday January 16, 2017

Foreign & International Briefs

Non-U.S. Recalls

Country

Product

Date

Company

Hazard

Incidents Reported

Units

Sold

Remedy

Australia

ATVs: Sportsman 570 UTE, 570 X2 & 570 Touring and 570 6x6

1/12/17

Polaris Sales Australia

Air intakes can contact fuel rail, causing leaks

(U)

(U)

Apr 2014-Dec 2016

Repairs

 

Beanbag Chairs: Ice blue cotton adult 200 ltr

1/12/17

Chillizone

"Paper clip" on label can open slide fastener

(U)

(U)

May 2013-Dec 2016

Dispose of "paper clip"

 

Bicycles: Felt B12 and S22

1/9/17

Southcott

Forks can crack

(U)

(U)

Oct 2009-Aug 2012

Replacement forks

 

Booster Seats: Bubblegum

1/9/17

Moosebaby New Zealand

Insufficient back support

(U)

(U)

Jun 2015-Dec 2016

Refunds

 

Metal Saws: SW1735 14" Metal Cut Of

1/11/17

Swarts Tools

Noncompliance plug

(U)

(U)

Feb 2016-Aug 2016

Repairs

 

Welding Equipment: Ferrocraft 22 3.2 mm electrode

1/11/17

Cigweld

Substandard quality

(U)

(U)

Aug 2016-Dece 2016

Replacements or credit

Canada

Bathrobes: Just Bathy, Just Born, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse

1/12/17

Triboro Quilt Manufacturing

Fail flammability requirements

None

98

Jan 2015-Dec 2016

Refunds

 

Electric Skateboards: Dual+

1/12/17

Boosted

Batteries overheat

Two but no injuries

100

Sep 2016-Nov 2016

Replacement battery packs

 

Propane Fireplaces: SRGH36, SBGH36, DV73 and DV71

1/12/17

None – seller (Security Fireplace) out of business

Delayed ignition

Two

(U)

(U)

Stop use (seller out of business)

New Zealand

ATVs: Sportsman 570

12/30/16

Polaris

Air intakes can contact fuel rail, causing leaks

(U)

(U)

Model years 2014-2016

Repairs

 

Kayaks: Lifetime Youth

12/26/16

Rebel Sports

Leak

(U)

(U)

(U)

Refunds

United Kingdom

Battery Packs: Laptop

1/9/17

Toshiba

Overheating

(U)

(U)

Jul 2013-Nov 2016

Replacements

 

Toys: True Heroes Elven Bow Set

1/9/17

Toys 'R' Us

Suction cups detach

(U)

(U)

(U)

Refunds

(U) = Unspecified in the notice.


 

EU RAPEX Notices Issued January 6, 2017 (Report 1)

 

Country

Product (number of notices)

Hazard

Remedy

Bulgaria

Cribs: Dizain Baby Simba

Large gaps

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Cribs: Dizain Baby Toni

Large gaps

Mandatory recall

 

Laser Pointers: Xiongwei pistol-shaped

Inadequate labeling

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Laster Pointers: High Tech Multi Stylus

Inadequate labeling

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Lights: V-Tac VT-4810 LED floodlights

Thin wires

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Pacifier: Baby Comfort 7009

Long chain

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toys: ZH laser pointer and ball

Too powerful

Mandatory withdrawal

Cyprus

Toys: ASDisneyMickeyMouseClubhouseflutes

Too loud

Mandatory withdrawal

Estonia

Toys: Johntoy Speed Boat

Lead

Voluntary recall

Finland

Clothing: Lillian E16-L3008 dresses

Formaldehyde

Import rejection

 

Jewelry: Grafix GL Style charm set

Cadmium

Mandatory recall

Germany

Jewelry: Unknown brand/model earrings

Nickel

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toys: Coppenrath – Spiegelburg musical box

Nickel

Voluntary withdrawal

Latvia

Lights: Elmo 22785 LED floodlights

Inadequate instruction

Mandatory withdrawal

Malta

Smoke Detectors: Haichen LX-222

Can be installed without batteries

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toys: Premier Decorations gingerbread man

Small parts detach

Mandatory withdrawal

Netherlands

Safety Gates: Norma 062015

Large gaps

Mandatory recall

 

Toys: O'Malley Decorations Kerstkind doll

Small parts detach

Mandatory withdrawal

Poland

Blowtorches: Topex 44E140

Fixing ring can slide

Voluntary withdrawal

 

Clothing: MissMossaKidsCollectionsweatshirts

Neck drawstrings

Voluntary recall

 

Clothing: Red Down DZC ESM sweatshirts

Neck drawstrings

Voluntary recall

Spain

Candles: CISL S.062/1-0400 decorative

Food-like

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Clothing: Viking Marino rompers

Snaps detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Lights: Ante AT-58 work lamps

Inadequate insulation

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Lights: Harran 6232289 work lamps

Too hot to touch

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toys Jumbo ST-8812 educational blocks

Small parts detach

Import rejection

 

Toys: Color Baby Band Game

Small parts detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toys: GFToys Beach Toys

Small parts

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toys: Kamyu Shape Sorter Vehicle/Choochoo

Small parts detach

Import rejection

 

Toys: Rincón 3094 Cooking/Kitchen sets

Small parts detach

Import rejection

 

Toys: Toys'R'Us True Heroes Archer set

Suction cups detach

Mandatory withdrawal

 

Toys: Wen Fang 3131 Tableware sets

Small parts detach

Import rejection

 

Toys; Lilemac wide-up toys

Small parts detach

Import rejection

U.K.

Clothing: Mome Fashion dresses

Waist cords and sashes

Voluntary recall